I have found my dream concoction that works in moisturizing my strands and I am holding on steadfast. You may have found a mix that works well for you but if you haven’t or maybe you are just up to trying something new, here is the recipe for my Love Potion #9.

½ cup of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

1/4th cup of Jojoba Oil

3 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp of Castor Oil

3 drops of Rosemary Oil

Tip: To mix the oils with ease since coconut oil is of a hard consistency if not warmed. Boil about 2 cups of water in a small pot. Once water has boiled wait 2 minutes to cool for a bit and place your sturdy plastic container in the pot till the oils liquify and then freeze till oils are of hard or desired consistency

I need to try this! I can NEVER get my 4b hair to stay moisturized. Perhaps porosity?

Cipriana

Sorry for the late response yes, porosity can be a major factor or something you need to cut out or add to your regular hair routine.

Dora3290

I need to try this! I can NEVER get my 4b hair to stay moisturized. Perhaps porosity?

Cipriana

Sorry for the late response yes, porosity can be a major factor or something you need to cut out or add to your regular hair routine.

fns

did this work?

Anonymous

Yes, girl! I love using coconut oil as my base, then letting everything re-solidify after I’m done mixing my potions. The hard coconut oil make it like grease. I grew up using grease, so I really like having a substitute that is actually healthy for my hair and scalp!

http://hairitis.tumblr.com/ HairItIs

Yes, girl! I love using coconut oil as my base, then letting everything re-solidify after I’m done mixing my potions. The hard coconut oil make it like grease. I grew up using grease, so I really like having a substitute that is actually healthy for my hair and scalp!

usdesigns

Sounds amazing….will give it a try when I get some more essential oils.

usdesigns

Sounds amazing….will give it a try when I get some more essential oils.

usdesigns

Sounds amazing….will give it a try when I get some more essential oils.

usdesigns

Sounds amazing….will give it a try when I get some more essential oils.

http://www.paigetheblogger.com paige

to be honest, I only moisturise my hair with a water based leave in or my homemade leave in.

however, I will seal in the moisture with a mix of 1 or more oils and I have used all the oils listed above

http://www.paigetheblogger.com paige

to be honest, I only moisturise my hair with a water based leave in or my homemade leave in.

however, I will seal in the moisture with a mix of 1 or more oils and I have used all the oils listed above

http://profiles.google.com/megde1988 Megan E

I’ve used the same concoction for years! i think it’s the castor oil and coconutoil… and also the jojoba… really all of it is great!

Recently, I started putting avocado oil in as well!

http://profiles.google.com/megde1988 Megan E

I’ve used the same concoction for years! i think it’s the castor oil and coconutoil… and also the jojoba… really all of it is great!

Recently, I started putting avocado oil in as well!

Monica Ann

Hi Cipriana! I love ya¨lls blog! It has definitely helped me a great deal. I do have one question, are you using the potion as only a sealant or for your scalp as well? If you are using it for your scalp, how often? I suffer from an extremely dry scalp/dandruff and I heard you mention your itchy scalp lessened once you starting using natural oils.

Cipriana

Hey Monica so sorry for such a late response. Thank you so much I actually use this potion to place moisture on my strands and scalp on average once a week. Since I keep my hair in updo styles most of the time this helps combat dry scalp also. Checkout my post “Coconut Oil: Why this oil rules” (you can type it in our search engine on the top of this page).

Cipriana

Hey Monica so sorry for such a late response. Thank you so much I actually use this potion to place moisture on my strands and scalp on average once a week. Since I keep my hair in updo styles most of the time this helps combat dry scalp also. Checkout my post “Coconut Oil: Why this oil rules” (you can type it in our search engine on the top of this page).

Monica Ann

Hi Cipriana! I love ya¨lls blog! It has definitely helped me a great deal. I do have one question, are you using the potion as only a sealant or for your scalp as well? If you are using it for your scalp, how often? I suffer from an extremely dry scalp/dandruff and I heard you mention your itchy scalp lessened once you starting using natural oils.

Cipriana

Hey Monica so sorry for such a late response. Thank you so much I actually use this potion to place moisture on my strands and scalp on average once a week. Since I keep my hair in updo styles most of the time this helps combat dry scalp also. Checkout my post “Coconut Oil: Why this oil rules” (you can type it in our search engine on the top of this page).

Jo Somebody

I use my Wild Growth Oil. It contains all those oils (I think) and then some! The ratios may not be exactly the same, but my scalp loves it!

Jo Somebody

I use my Wild Growth Oil. It contains all those oils (I think) and then some! The ratios may not be exactly the same, but my scalp loves it!

Missnatural04

Hi C, First time on your blog and I love it! Great info and recipes…keep it coming:)

Cipriana

Thank you so much :DDD

Missnatural04

Hi C, First time on your blog and I love it! Great info and recipes…keep it coming:)

Cipriana

Thank you so much :DDD

Anonymous

First time on your blog and loving every bit of it. I’ve also subscribed on Youtube.

rukiibaby

First time on your blog and loving every bit of it. I’ve also subscribed on Youtube.

http://www.facebook.com/prettykinks Kisha Prettykinks

just made a variation for one of my best girlfriends that just BC”d last week

http://www.facebook.com/prettykinks Kisha Prettykinks

just made a variation for one of my best girlfriends that just BC”d last week

http://twitter.com/ItsAGoOnTheFro It’s a Go on the Fro

Just made this for the first time and it’s now solidifying in the freezer. Do you keep it in there, or do you eventually transfer it to the fridge or a dark cabinet?

http://gofro.tumblr.com KinkyKK

Just made this for the first time and it’s now solidifying in the freezer. Do you keep it in there, or do you eventually transfer it to the fridge or a dark cabinet?

Dstprl

Can you add shea butter to this mix?

Cipriana

You can tweak this mix to your on preference

Dstprl

Can you add shea butter to this mix?

Cipriana

You can tweak this mix to your on preference

Beautybabe

Hi Cipriana, Greetings from London. Love your hair, your style and the fact that you share so much with us. I’ve got locs but have always suffered with thirsty hair – the type of hair that doesn’t absorb anything – well it likes it for the day, but then there’s no real softness afterwards. I’ve just made this potion and have used some on my scalp and ends which get very dry. It feels and smells divine! It’s A Go On The Fro asked, once it’s made, do you leave it in the freezer, fridge or a darkened cupboard? Thanks in advance for your response.

Cipriana

Greetings!!! Sorry for the late response. Thank you so much. Extremely glad you are enjoying site. I hope you are still having success with this potion. There is nothing like finding products that work really well for your hair. As far as your question you can store however you like. All these products can be stored at room temperatures. Thank you again ;D

Cipriana

Greetings!!! Sorry for the late response. Thank you so much. Extremely glad you are enjoying site. I hope you are still having success with this potion. There is nothing like finding products that work really well for your hair. As far as your question you can store however you like. All these products can be stored at room temperatures. Thank you again ;D

Beautybabe

Hi Cipriana, Greetings from London. Love your hair, your style and the fact that you share so much with us. I’ve got locs but have always suffered with thirsty hair – the type of hair that doesn’t absorb anything – well it likes it for the day, but then there’s no real softness afterwards. I’ve just made this potion and have used some on my scalp and ends which get very dry. It feels and smells divine! It’s A Go On The Fro asked, once it’s made, do you leave it in the freezer, fridge or a darkened cupboard? Thanks in advance for your response.

Cipriana

Greetings!!! Sorry for the late response. Thank you so much. Extremely glad you are enjoying site. I hope you are still having success with this potion. There is nothing like finding products that work really well for your hair. As far as your question you can store however you like. All these products can be stored at room temperatures. Thank you again ;D

Anonymous

I shared this with 1 of my girlfriends who recently went natural. It smells divine and my hair (the hair that hates oils) loves this!!! I use it daily now. Received compliments on my hair today!

Cipriana

Awesome!!! So glad it works for you curleedst

curleedst

I shared this with 1 of my girlfriends who recently went natural. It smells divine and my hair (the hair that hates oils) loves this!!! I use it daily now. Received compliments on my hair today!

Cipriana

Awesome!!! So glad it works for you curleedst

Ndidi

Do you know of any oil that could substitute coconut oil. I have tried a few brands, but it tends to seriously irritate my scalp.

Guest

try using castor oil instead

GruVgal16

Try using palm unrefined palm oil or pure babassu oil. You can order on several websites as well as sellers on eBay. I hope that helps . . .

Well I use coconut oil because it is high in lauric acid and helps to keep microbial action at bay but apple cider vinegar works as well. So you could definitely remove the coconut oil from this formula.

Ndidi

Do you know of any oil that could substitute coconut oil. I have tried a few brands, but it tends to seriously irritate my scalp.

Guest

try using castor oil instead

GruVgal16

Try using palm unrefined palm oil or pure babassu oil. You can order on several websites as well as sellers on eBay. I hope that helps . . .

Well I use coconut oil because it is high in lauric acid and helps to keep microbial action at bay but apple cider vinegar works as well. So you could definitely remove the coconut oil from this formula.

TPS

Just discovered your YouTube Chanel and now this website! Love it. My hair type is very similar to niquisha’s.. Bc’d on Aug 4, so hair not as long. Using different products to try and find th right one! I have al these oils but don’t I have to be mindful of hair type cause certain oils are too thick? still looking for that sheen! Otherwise my hair is soft, notbdry and looks healthy, accordingtomthise around me? Thanks …T

TPS

Just discovered your YouTube Chanel and now this website! Love it. My hair type is very similar to niquisha’s.. Bc’d on Aug 4, so hair not as long. Using different products to try and find th right one! I have al these oils but don’t I have to be mindful of hair type cause certain oils are too thick? still looking for that sheen! Otherwise my hair is soft, notbdry and looks healthy, accordingtomthise around me? Thanks …T

Reffie

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I was seriously considering chopping all my hair off until I found this site. I was just so sick of keeping it in braids and having it loose was just a nightmare. Now my 4c tresses are soft and manageable This formula is a lifesaver!

Cipriana

Reffie your welcome! I am so glad I could help and that you found our site 

Reffie

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I was seriously considering chopping all my hair off until I found this site. I was just so sick of keeping it in braids and having it loose was just a nightmare. Now my 4c tresses are soft and manageable This formula is a lifesaver!

Cipriana

Reffie your welcome! I am so glad I could help and that you found our site 

Crimsonqueen5

Just started using this sans the rosemary oil (about to buy it) and with half the EVCO (because the container was too small). I LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing!!!

Cipriana

My pleasure 

Crimsonqueen5

Just started using this sans the rosemary oil (about to buy it) and with half the EVCO (because the container was too small). I LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing!!!

Cipriana

My pleasure 

Myam1yusuf

do you apply this wet or dry?

Cipriana

Both

Myam1yusuf

do you apply this wet or dry?

Cipriana

Both

Jessica

hey love the potion idea first of all. see ive been searching the web to find a concoction of good oils to use in my hair to substitute grease. which would also promote thicker and longer hair but my question, i would like to make the potion one time so i can just use without each time i having to make it to mosturize my hair can give me a idea to make one big set one time for long term use.

Jessica

hey love the potion idea first of all. see ive been searching the web to find a concoction of good oils to use in my hair to substitute grease. which would also promote thicker and longer hair but my question, i would like to make the potion one time so i can just use without each time i having to make it to mosturize my hair can give me a idea to make one big set one time for long term use.

fns

hey! not sure if you got an answer to this/ended up trying, but this recipe makes a solid batch that should last you for at least a month (if not several)

I am willing to try all. I am doing a sample of this for my 4B I guess hair tangles SOOO bad I can’t take it.

It does not shed as it was last Oct. after tree braids also did not have tangles before this???? Now I will not wash or condition loose again.

Shrinkage suggestions? Front hair APL back BSL washed to my ear and twisted to should in back to ear in front. Thanks natural divas

Voncille Denson

I am willing to try all. I am doing a sample of this for my 4B I guess hair tangles SOOO bad I can’t take it.

It does not shed as it was last Oct. after tree braids also did not have tangles before this???? Now I will not wash or condition loose again.

Shrinkage suggestions? Front hair APL back BSL washed to my ear and twisted to should in back to ear in front. Thanks natural divas

kailap

Hi I’ve been natural all my life 915 years old btw) and alot of the products that most people suggest aren’t available here, are there any other products you can suggest that would give the same effect? By the way yours and Nikisha’s hair are beautiful

Oreoluwapo

i think you meant to make that 9 a parenthesis. I’m assuming you’re 15 years old that’s amazing you’re still natrual, keep it up!

Isaurinda

She’s 91 (years old)

Oreoluwapo

Wow! Im sorry. I misunderstood

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kailap

Hi I’ve been natural all my life 915 years old btw) and alot of the products that most people suggest aren’t available here, are there any other products you can suggest that would give the same effect? By the way yours and Nikisha’s hair are beautiful

Oreoluwapo

i think you meant to make that 9 a parenthesis. I’m assuming you’re 15 years old that’s amazing you’re still natrual, keep it up!

Isaurinda

She’s 91 (years old)

Oreoluwapo

Wow! Im sorry. I misunderstood

Sent from my Motorola Smartphone on the Now Network from Sprint!

—–Original message—–

LBell

Just wanted to say that I’ve been using this oil mix (substituting sunflower oil for jojoba because of the ceramides present in sunflower oil, and putting in a lot more rosemary because I like the scent) for about 4 months now and my hair has never been in better condition. Been spreading the word too! Thanks.

LBell

Just wanted to say that I’ve been using this oil mix (substituting sunflower oil for jojoba because of the ceramides present in sunflower oil, and putting in a lot more rosemary because I like the scent) for about 4 months now and my hair has never been in better condition. Been spreading the word too! Thanks.

Mspurplestardust

Hi, if I wanted to add tea tree and peppermint oils to the mix, do I need to boost up the amount of carrier oils or is the current amounts enough? You rock
, thank you

Mspurplestardust

Hi, if I wanted to add tea tree and peppermint oils to the mix, do I need to boost up the amount of carrier oils or is the current amounts enough? You rock
, thank you

Karol Douglas

I am from Kingston Jamaica. Just finding your blog,thank you Cipriana for sharing will have to get some essential oils & try this potion.

Karol Douglas

I am from Kingston Jamaica. Just finding your blog,thank you Cipriana for sharing will have to get some essential oils & try this potion.

http://www.facebook.com/Brownshugga Karol Douglas

I am from Kingston Jamaica. Just finding your blog,thank you Cipriana for sharing will have to get some essential oils & try this potion.

http://www.facebook.com/Brownshugga Karol Douglas

I am from Kingston Jamaica. Just finding your blog,thank you Cipriana for sharing will have to get some essential oils & try this potion.

Karol Douglas

I am from Kingston Jamaica. Just finding your blog,thank you Cipriana for sharing will have to get some essential oils & try this potion.

Karol Douglas

I am from Kingston Jamaica. Just finding your blog,thank you Cipriana for sharing will have to get some essential oils & try this potion.

Cosman2010

Cipriana your Love Potion #9 is the Bomb and it has an amazing smell. I love this stuff. I love Urban Bush Babes period.

Cosman2010

Cipriana your Love Potion #9 is the Bomb and it has an amazing smell. I love this stuff. I love Urban Bush Babes period.

Atiramisu

I missed how you use Love Potion No. 9. Is it a daily hairdress or as a pre-treatment? When do you use it? thanks in advance. If you could send me a note to atiramisu at aol dot com that would be great.

Atiramisu

I missed how you use Love Potion No. 9. Is it a daily hairdress or as a pre-treatment? When do you use it? thanks in advance. If you could send me a note to atiramisu at aol dot com that would be great.

NCosman2012

Cipriana hi i have been using your love potion #9 religiously for two months with great results and i just started melting yellow raw shea butter and added it to the mixture tonight (11/18/2012) hopeful it will work. Please let me know if this was a great idea. Love you and Nikisha and your site.

NCosman2012

Cipriana hi i have been using your love potion #9 religiously for two months with great results and i just started melting yellow raw shea butter and added it to the mixture tonight (11/18/2012) hopeful it will work. Please let me know if this was a great idea. Love you and Nikisha and your site.

olive oil is using from a long time for skin treatment this is kind of oil which we can use in every purposes.

http://oliveoilexplorer.com/ extra virgen olive oil

olive oil is using from a long time for skin treatment this is kind of oil which we can use in every purposes.

KD

Thanks for sharing this! Love your youtube channel.

KD

Thanks for sharing this! Love your youtube channel.

Eian777

hmm trying to find something that does not contain olive oil tho…that stuff was too thick and caused even more flakes..

Eian777

hmm trying to find something that does not contain olive oil tho…that stuff was too thick and caused even more flakes..

Cosman2010

Hello Cipriana I was wandering where can I buy that exact Castor oil that you use above?

Cosman2010

Hello Cipriana I was wandering where can I buy that exact Castor oil that you use above?

Shayj11

Can you blow dry and flat iron after applying this to your hair??

Shuni

Best potion EVER! Thanks Girly

ShaYvonta

Are you suppose to use this potion everyday or everytime you shampoo?

Erica Hipp

Is the rosemary oil added just for the scent? I’ve never been a big fan of rosemary but I will comply if it has an added benefit. If it is simply for the scent, do you have any alternative suggestions?

MsNic Nac

I just found this recipe….thank you very much. My question is after freezing it should it stay solid or should it turn back to liquid? My mixture turned back to oil instead of staying solid.

Lullita

Thank you so much for sharing. I absolutely love every oil that you put in this Love Potion.

jojodeejojo

Hi Cipriana, I am from London. I came across your tutorials and website today and have been hooked all day learning from you and Nikisha – Thank you both! Finally people who know what they are talking about! – so refreshing:D Gonna try out your Potion asap. I have one Question… Okay two…lol 1. Do you keep this concoction permanently in the freezer?
2. How long does the mixture last out of the freezer? (IE – what’s the storage life and best way to store?) Oops that turned into four questions… Thanks for teaching. Mwah

Dominique

Can you use 1 ounce of each oil when mixing?

RICHA

WHAT CAN I REPLACE JOJOBA OIL WITH

Jasmine Hill

Do u need to leave the potion in the fridge due to the rosemary? Is it ok to use classic olive oil versus extra virgin?

Does this work as a great hot oil treatment? I’ve just done my very first hot oil treatment after being stubborn about oil (I used to hate oil) and I absolutely love how soft it made my hair feel, and so now I’ve been wanting to experiment with oils more. If this does work as a good hot oil treatment, can I keep reheating it after freezing it?

J K Lady

If you take an electric hand mixture and just blend it for about 7 minutes your coconut oil will keep at a fluffy soft body butter consistency you can even mix the ingredients that way.